tissue culture

noun

1. the technique of cultivating living tissue in a prepared medium outside the body.
2. the tissue so cultivated.

tissue culture

noun

1. the growth of small pieces of animal or plant tissue in a sterile controlled medium
2. the tissue produced as a result of this process

Word History and Origins

Origin of tissue culture¹

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

Artificial regulation of such totipotent cells through plant tissue culture is widely used for plant conservation, breeding, generation of GM species, and scientific research purposes.

From Science Daily

In tissue culture, the investigators identified another oncogene, called MYC, that was altered in most of the resistant tumors, then developed a combination treatment that was effective against tumor cells that had developed resistance to the active RAS inhibitor.

From Science Daily

"Market research shows that alternative proteins, from sources such as plants, microorganisms, and tissue culture, could replace 10%-30% of animal products in 2030 and 30%-70% in 2050," the researchers write.

From Science Daily

Success with tissue culture means these vigorous, disease-resistant plants are widely available.

From Seattle Times

Initial studies will need to be conducted with animal models as well as with in vitro tissue culture cells.

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